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NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT: ‘Tis the Season for Donations
Tax-exempt organizations throughout New York state are in a state of confusion regarding future governmental funding and the potential for funding clawbacks. With governmental funding being unpredictable and costs increasing significantly in the current climate, more nonprofits are ramping up their fundraising efforts, thus increasing the competition for contributions. The ability to raise funds can make […]

Syracuse basketball cancels next two games due to COVID, will try to reschedule
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s athletics department announced Friday morning that its next two men’s basketball games will not be played as scheduled due to

MVHS names Adams medical director of Women’s Health Center and OB Care
UTICA, N.Y. — Dumisa Adams, M.D., has recently joined the MVHS Medical Group as medical director and OB/GYN at the MVHS Women’s Health Center and

Syracuse University to start Lally Athletics Complex project in the spring
SYRACUSE — The first phase of a multi-million, multi-year project to renovate and expand Syracuse University’s Manley Field House into the John A. Lally Athletics Complex will begin next spring. It’ll begin with the construction of a new front entrance for the complex described as “a state-of-the-art academic and athletics village” that will help all

McMahon warns to brace for higher COVID case numbers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said residents need to “brace” themselves for higher case numbers of COVID-19 now that the omicron variant

Work begins on Monarch Commons housing project in town of Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — Construction has started on a $15 million housing development with 50 apartments in the town of Cicero. Monarch Commons will include 35 apartments for adults age 55 and older, and 15 apartments for veterans dealing with homelessness or “housing insecurity,” the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced Dec. 3. The project’s developer

Home Builders & Remodelers of CNY inducts new president
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Home Builders & Remodelers of Central New York (HBRCNY) has installed its new president. Michael Pettinato of Harrington Homes of Jamesville will serve as the organization’s 2022 president. Pettinato was sworn in at the HBRCNY President’s Dinner held Dec. 11 at the Craftsman Inn in Fayetteville. Home Builders & Remodelers of Central

Work wraps up on $20 million housing development in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Construction crews have finished their work on The Link at Sunset, a $20 million housing community in Utica. It replaced the long-vacant Sunset School with 60 apartments, including 12 units reserved for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who will have access to on-site supportive services. The Link at Sunset development involved

Greater Utica Chamber honors 2021 Business of the Year Award winners
UTICA, N.Y. — Greenscapes Garden Center, Casa Imports, and the Utica Zoo were among the organizations recently recognized with Business of the Year Awards from

People news: Rome Health names Andrade chief medical officer
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health announced it has appointed Dr. Cristian Andrade as its chief medical officer (CMO), effective Monday, Dec. 13. Andrade replaces former
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